NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) - ECONOMIST: AGRO-FOOD CHAINS

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REQUIREMENTS
BSc / BCom degree in Agricultural Economics, Honour’s degree in Agricultural Economics will be an added advantage. At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in Agricultural environment. Drivers Licence. Good understanding of and / or experience working in public entities or other relevant organisation. Experience in conducting research. 
 
SKILLS
Advanced Communication, Program and Project Management, Planning, Change Management., Presentation Skills, Financial Management, Problem Solving, Confidentiality and diplomacy, Client Orientated, Intuitive and Motivated, Pro-active and resilient, Time Management, Writing Skills, Research Skills, Coordination, and Events Management 
 
KNOWLEDGE
Marketing Strategies, Business Environment, Knowledge of relevant legislative processes and procedures, Financial Principles, and Document Administration 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. Research and Reports 
• Compilation of the Input Cost Monitor (ICM) reports. 
• Compilation of the Farm-to-Retail-Price-Spread (FTRPS) reports. 
• Contribute to the compilation of the Food Cost Review (FCR) report. 
• Compilation of the Macroeconomic Digest: Labour reports. 
• Compilation of the Macroeconomic Digest: Economic Growth reports. 
• Conduct research projects / programmes/initiatives in the area of Agro-Food Chains and produce an annual report (1), with quarterly progress updates. 
• Author journal articles that are submitted to accredited journals 
 
2. Cross divisional, NAMC Initiatives and Ad-Hoc activities 
• Provide inputs/reports on Cross-focus area, cross-divisional collaboration, NAMC initiatives and Ad Hoc activities 
 
3. Stakeholder engagement / Public Liaison 
• Provide an information system/presentations/data to stakeholders as requested.

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To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za 

Closing date: 03 March 2023.

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za or hr@namc.co.za, for further information. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.